Campaign finance reform marches forward in Iowa, according to this report. Iowa is one of 13 states that impose almost no restrictions on the amount of money politicians can accept from individuals and political action committees. The role of money in politics is always controversial,” said Sen. Staci Appel, D-Ackworth, chairwoman of the Senate State […]
Month: February 2009
Ethics Issue on Base
Senate ethics rules involving the appearance of conflict of interest appear in Sharon Theimer’s AP exclusive this morning. Under new Senate ethics rules, Gregg had to certify that federal aid he directed to specific projects was not intended solely to enrich him or immediate family, including siblings. Senators are also supposed to avoid even the […]
PA Lobbying Rules
The AP has an update on lobbying rules in Pennsylvania. The Independent Regulatory Review Commission has its website here and the order on lobbying rules is here.